We are pleased to announce Daniel Theriault as Earl’s newest Buyer and Rick Kilby’s promotion to Purchasing Manager.

The unique and pretty Sanguinelli Blood Orange is distinguished by its oblong egg shape and rind that has the brightest color of all the blood oranges, often a stunning cherry red. The flesh is tart and sweet and can have a berry-like undertone.

California Organic Asparagus from Coastal View Produce in the Salinas Valley is a sure sign Spring is almost here! CVP is committed to growing organic California Asparagus for generations to come. Weather dependent the season runs through July 4th.

Do not miss these delicious California winter avocado varieties: Bacon, Fuerte and Zutanos. Learn about the differences between these tasty avocados.

The ginger market is currently facing challenges, primarily attributed to a significant decrease in production from Peru. According to Roger Zardo of JLZ Produce in California, low prices for Peruvian ginger over the past three years have led to an unsustainable situation for farmers, prompting them to reduce the amount of ginger they plant and harvest. Ginger will continue to be tight, gapping entirely by the end of February,

With significantly reduced volumes from both Peru and Ecuador, supplies of both organic and conventional mangos are very short and highly priced, with relief still more than a month away. Crespo Ataulfo Mexican Mangos have started with promotable volume on smaller 18ct fruit.

We can expect prorates, gaps and quality issues due to the weather. Harvest crews will not be able to get out into the muddy fields to harvest. Cold and rain will also slow down production, tightening up volumes and prices will rise as supply decreases. This includes berries, citrus, arugula, sweet baby broccoli, leaf lettuces, green onions, radishes, salad greens and more.

Organic supply is coming up short on on white, yellow and red onions. Most of the country buys the same organic onions and prices are going up quickly. Learn why there may be stress on the onion market until the end of summer.

Inclement weather all over California and into the desert in Arizona means slow growing and harvest crews can’t get into muddy fields to harvest. Expect some gaps and price increases on berries, citrus, brassicas, leafy greens, radishes and more.